Lionel Messi, considered one of the best soccer players in history, is ending his stint with his boyhood club Barcelona. Messi is moving on after more than 20 years and is expected to sign with Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain.

According to multiple reports, Messi and PSG already have a deal in place and are expected to finalize the details at some point this week. The 34-year-old Argentinian will reportedly ink a two-year deal with the French club while also holding an option to extend it for one more year.

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In a shocking statement, Barcelona confirmed last week that Messi, who saw his contract expire in June, won’t return to the club. Despite the two sides having a new deal in place and Messi accepting a significant pay cut, the agreement couldn’t be finalized due to the Catalan club’s financial problems and La Liga’s salary cap constraints.

Messi also confirmed the news during an emotional press conference over the weekend in which he admitted that he doesn’t want to leave the club.

“I am really sad because I didn’t want to leave because this is the club I love,” said Messi. “I didn’t expect this. I have never lied; I have always been honest and upfront. Last year I wanted to leave; this year I didn’t. That’s why I am so sad.”

During his time with Barcelona, Leo Messi scored 672 goals in 778 games. He also helped the club win 34 trophies, including 10 La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions Leagues.

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FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has reportedly stated that he is willing to resign from his position at the top of the club if star player Leo Messi commits to staying at Barça.

Messi announced earlier in the week in a fax to the club that his intention was to search for a new club after a season full of turmoil in Barcelona.

The Argentinian star is reportedly frustrated with the team’s board after yet another season full of disappointment. Barcelona failed to win a single title this season and ended their year in humiliating fashion, bowing out to Bayern Munich 8-2 in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Messi had a public falling-out with former sporting director Eric Abidal earlier this season, a Bartomeu ally. He has reportedly made the decision to leave Barcelona not only based on problems on the field, but also due to a wide range of disagreements with Bartomeu and the current board.

While elections are currently due to take place next March for the club’s board, Bartomeu would be willing to leave office even sooner if doing so would allow Messi to stay at the club.

No immediate comment has been made by Messi’s camp, but this news adds yet another twist in the ongoing saga of Messi’s potential Barcelona exit.

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Leo Messi’s fax to FC Barcelona on Tuesday night left the soccer world reeling as the game’s top star made his decision to leave his lifetime club public.

Now, after making it clear that he wants to move on to another club, a handful of teams around the world are now jockeying for the Argentinian superstar’s signature.

So, which teams would be the best fit for Messi in a possible transfer? Let’s take a look at his top options.

1. Manchester City

The top choice for Leo Messi is, in my opinion, the one which has gained the most traction since his Tuesday night announcement. Manchester City, who is coached by Messi’s former boss at Barcelona in Pep Guardiola, is one of the continent’s top teams and a perfect option for the diminutive goalscorer.

Messi would have the chance to try his luck in arguably the best league in the world with Manchester City and would look to win his third Champions League under the Catalan manager.

With players like Kevin de Bruyne, fellow Albiceleste Sergio Aguero, Riyad Mahrez, and Raheem Sterling surrounding him in the City attack, this would immediately become the most potent attacking team on the planet. As we know, Man City’s owners have deep pockets and could make the huge cash splash necessary to bring in Messi.

2. Paris Saint-Germain

PSG came up just short in the Champions League final last Sunday, falling to Bayern Munich. However, the future appears bright for the Ligue 1 powerhouses, and adding Messi could be the final piece of the puzzle.

As we all know, the Messi-Neymar connection worked brilliantly at Barcelona, and this spark could be rekindled if the two ended up together at PSG. Add Kylian Mbappe and Argentina teammate Angel di Maria to the mix, and it would be hard to not deem PSG to be the Champions League favorites in years to come.

Could Messi be convinced to go to France? It doesn’t seem out of the question.

3. Inter Milan

There have been rumors that Messi is interesting in heading to Serie A to join Inter Milan, which wouldn’t be the worst move for Messi as he could look to rekindle his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Inter has looked to be on the cusp of big things recently, with the 2010 Champions League winners coming in 2nd place in Serie A and finishing as Europa League runners-up this year.

Inter Milan doesn’t have the star power of PSG or Manchester City, but they do have a highly-respected coach in Antonio Conte and a mix of veteran experience and young talent that could appeal to the superstar.

Would Messi make a move to a smaller club than Barcelona? It’s hard to say, but we can’t rule it out.

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The biggest star in world soccer, FC Barcelona forward Leo Messi, has told his club that he plans to leave this summer, according to multiple media sources.

Messi reportedly informed the team of his decision via burofax from his native Argentina on Tuesday afternoon. The Argentinian superstar is reportedly unhappy with the team’s lack of success in recent seasons and its turmoil in the boardroom.

The 33-year-old scorer appeared to be visibly upset at various points during Barcelona’s 8-2 thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Despite Messi’s 31 goals and 26 assists across 44 matches in all competitions this season, Barcelona came home empty-handed at the end of the season after not winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, or the Champions League.

Messi has spent the entirety of his professional career with the Catalan giants after debuting in October 2004. If he does indeed leave the club, it will be with an unmatched set of accomplishments. Messi has scored a total of 634 first-team goals for the club and has helped them win 4 Champions Leagues, 6 Copa del Reys, and 10 La Liga titles.

The club and the player will now look to come to an agreement on the terms of his release clause which enables him to abandon his current contract.

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Lionel Messi, considered one of the best soccer players in history, is ending his stint with his boyhood club Barcelona. Messi is moving on after more than 20 years and is expected to sign with Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain.

According to multiple reports, Messi and PSG already have a deal in place and are expected to finalize the details at some point this week. The 34-year-old Argentinian will reportedly ink a two-year deal with the French club while also holding an option to extend it for one more year.

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In a shocking statement, Barcelona confirmed last week that Messi, who saw his contract expire in June, won’t return to the club. Despite the two sides having a new deal in place and Messi accepting a significant pay cut, the agreement couldn’t be finalized due to the Catalan club’s financial problems and La Liga’s salary cap constraints.

Messi also confirmed the news during an emotional press conference over the weekend in which he admitted that he doesn’t want to leave the club.

“I am really sad because I didn’t want to leave because this is the club I love,” said Messi. “I didn’t expect this. I have never lied; I have always been honest and upfront. Last year I wanted to leave; this year I didn’t. That’s why I am so sad.”

During his time with Barcelona, Leo Messi scored 672 goals in 778 games. He also helped the club win 34 trophies, including 10 La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions Leagues.

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FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has reportedly stated that he is willing to resign from his position at the top of the club if star player Leo Messi commits to staying at Barça.

Messi announced earlier in the week in a fax to the club that his intention was to search for a new club after a season full of turmoil in Barcelona.

The Argentinian star is reportedly frustrated with the team’s board after yet another season full of disappointment. Barcelona failed to win a single title this season and ended their year in humiliating fashion, bowing out to Bayern Munich 8-2 in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Messi had a public falling-out with former sporting director Eric Abidal earlier this season, a Bartomeu ally. He has reportedly made the decision to leave Barcelona not only based on problems on the field, but also due to a wide range of disagreements with Bartomeu and the current board.

While elections are currently due to take place next March for the club’s board, Bartomeu would be willing to leave office even sooner if doing so would allow Messi to stay at the club.

No immediate comment has been made by Messi’s camp, but this news adds yet another twist in the ongoing saga of Messi’s potential Barcelona exit.

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Leo Messi’s fax to FC Barcelona on Tuesday night left the soccer world reeling as the game’s top star made his decision to leave his lifetime club public.

Now, after making it clear that he wants to move on to another club, a handful of teams around the world are now jockeying for the Argentinian superstar’s signature.

So, which teams would be the best fit for Messi in a possible transfer? Let’s take a look at his top options.

1. Manchester City

The top choice for Leo Messi is, in my opinion, the one which has gained the most traction since his Tuesday night announcement. Manchester City, who is coached by Messi’s former boss at Barcelona in Pep Guardiola, is one of the continent’s top teams and a perfect option for the diminutive goalscorer.

Messi would have the chance to try his luck in arguably the best league in the world with Manchester City and would look to win his third Champions League under the Catalan manager.

With players like Kevin de Bruyne, fellow Albiceleste Sergio Aguero, Riyad Mahrez, and Raheem Sterling surrounding him in the City attack, this would immediately become the most potent attacking team on the planet. As we know, Man City’s owners have deep pockets and could make the huge cash splash necessary to bring in Messi.

2. Paris Saint-Germain

PSG came up just short in the Champions League final last Sunday, falling to Bayern Munich. However, the future appears bright for the Ligue 1 powerhouses, and adding Messi could be the final piece of the puzzle.

As we all know, the Messi-Neymar connection worked brilliantly at Barcelona, and this spark could be rekindled if the two ended up together at PSG. Add Kylian Mbappe and Argentina teammate Angel di Maria to the mix, and it would be hard to not deem PSG to be the Champions League favorites in years to come.

Could Messi be convinced to go to France? It doesn’t seem out of the question.

3. Inter Milan

There have been rumors that Messi is interesting in heading to Serie A to join Inter Milan, which wouldn’t be the worst move for Messi as he could look to rekindle his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Inter has looked to be on the cusp of big things recently, with the 2010 Champions League winners coming in 2nd place in Serie A and finishing as Europa League runners-up this year.

Inter Milan doesn’t have the star power of PSG or Manchester City, but they do have a highly-respected coach in Antonio Conte and a mix of veteran experience and young talent that could appeal to the superstar.

Would Messi make a move to a smaller club than Barcelona? It’s hard to say, but we can’t rule it out.

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The biggest star in world soccer, FC Barcelona forward Leo Messi, has told his club that he plans to leave this summer, according to multiple media sources.

Messi reportedly informed the team of his decision via burofax from his native Argentina on Tuesday afternoon. The Argentinian superstar is reportedly unhappy with the team’s lack of success in recent seasons and its turmoil in the boardroom.

The 33-year-old scorer appeared to be visibly upset at various points during Barcelona’s 8-2 thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Despite Messi’s 31 goals and 26 assists across 44 matches in all competitions this season, Barcelona came home empty-handed at the end of the season after not winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, or the Champions League.

Messi has spent the entirety of his professional career with the Catalan giants after debuting in October 2004. If he does indeed leave the club, it will be with an unmatched set of accomplishments. Messi has scored a total of 634 first-team goals for the club and has helped them win 4 Champions Leagues, 6 Copa del Reys, and 10 La Liga titles.

The club and the player will now look to come to an agreement on the terms of his release clause which enables him to abandon his current contract.

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